Meet the leadership, and structure behind the Real network.

Valentin Dimitrov is a Web3 founder, finance professional, and early blockchain adopter who builds platforms bridging traditional financial markets with decentralized ecosystems. Currently, he serves as Co-Founder at Real Finance - an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain network focused on streamlining real-world asset (RWA) tokenization - and as Co-Founder at Credefi, a decentralized platform connecting crypto lenders with European SME borrowers to address traditional debt financing gaps.

Earlier in his career, Dimitrov acquired extensive institutional experience across public policy, investment banking, and fund management. He served as an Officer at the Fund Manager of Financial Instruments in Bulgaria (FMFIB), supporting the deployment of EU and national co-financed funds, worked as a Financial Analyst at VTB Capital in Sofia, and acted as an MEP Advisor at the European Parliament in Brussels, advising on policy, legislative, and economic matters.

Valentin holds a Bachelor's degree in International Economics, Management and Finance from Università Bocconi and completed his International Baccalaureate at Sevenoaks School.

Ivo Grigorov is a finance executive and FinTech entrepreneur with extensive expertise spanning traditional banking, structured debt and equity instruments, and blockchain technology. Currently, he serves as Co-Founder at Real Finance and Chief Executive Officer at Credefi, where he leads strategic initiatives at the intersection of decentralized finance and traditional credit markets, with a dedicated focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

Earlier in his career, Grigorov built a solid track record in the banking sector, specializing in the development, structuring, and execution of diverse debt and equity products. His core analytical and managerial competencies include credit and market risk assessment, capital adequacy, and prudential financial management. An active participant and investor in the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem since early 2016, he has been a vocal proponent of bridging institutional finance with decentralized infrastructure.

Ivo holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Banking and Finance from the European Business School (EBS) London.

Hristo Piyankov is a crypto economist, data scientist, and tokenomics architect specializing in data-driven economic modeling for blockchain protocols. He is currently dedicated full-time to Real Finance, serving as Co-Founder and Head of Tokenomics, where he oversees the economic design and incentive architecture for the network's real-world asset (RWA) Layer-1 ecosystem.

Prior to committing fully to Real Finance, Piyankov built an extensive track record as one of the industry's leading tokenomics experts. He founded and led FinDaS (Financial Data Science), advising and architecting token economies for hundreds of Web3 and DeFi projects, and served as Head of Tokenomics at Linguard Labs. Across academia and industry education, he lectured on Cryptoeconomics and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) at the University of National and World Economy and mentored Web3 startups through accelerators such as HyperNest. Before entering the digital asset sector, Piyankov spent over a decade in traditional banking and financial analytics, leading CRM analytics, machine learning, and quantitative modeling initiatives.

Brandon Kazakoff is a Web3 executive and commercial strategist who specializes in converting institutional opportunities into scalable products, strategic partnerships, and measurable business growth. He currently serves full-time as Chief Commercial Officer at Real Finance - a purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain dedicated to real-world assets (RWAs) - where he leads commercial strategy, business development, institutional alliances, and ecosystem expansion, having previously served as the network's VP of Ecosystem Growth.

Earlier in his career, Kazakoff founded Unblock Ventures, an advisory practice that provided strategic planning, fundraising, and consulting services to early-stage Web3 ventures. Prior to that, he served as Chief Operating Officer at CardStarter, where he directed the CARDS Accelerator Program and helped build the first insured launchpad and accelerator for the Cardano ecosystem, establishing key operational benchmarks across decentralized launch platforms. His core competencies center on go-to-market execution, C-level stakeholder engagement, and scaling commercial infrastructure for emerging blockchain technologies.

Roumen Nanov is a senior Bulgarian executive and economist with over four decades of leadership experience across banking, investment management, capital markets, and financial technology. In the early 1990s, he co-founded the Bulgarian Stock Exchange and served as Chairman of the Management Board and Executive Director of Agrobusiness Bank. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles at institutions such as First Investment Bank, Novis Insurance Company, and Allianz Group Bulgaria, alongside advisory work with private banking institutions including UBS Zurich and LGT Bank Vienna. Beyond traditional finance, he has directed major ventures in renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and real estate development. Currently, he serves as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Real Technologies AD and various alternative investment fund management firms.

George Aleksandrov Kovachev is a Bulgarian C-level executive with over two decades of leadership experience across the financial sector, banking, investments, and public administration. Currently, he serves as a Board Member at Real Technologies AD and holds Executive Director and Board positions across a portfolio of investment entities, including Axiom Invest, Salomon Mayer 1772, Alpha Fund, and Beta Fund. In these roles, he oversees strategic asset management, investor relations, and regulatory compliance with authorities such as the FSC, BNB, and ESMA.

Earlier in his career, he directed lending and risk operations at Eurolease Auto and Allianz Leasing Bulgaria. From 2014 to 2017, Kovachev served as a Member of Parliament in the Bulgarian National Assembly, actively shaping tax, banking, and budget legislation on the Committee on Budget and Finance. He holds a degree in International Economic Relations with a specialization in International Finance from Varna Free University.